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Footballer found dead in the sea after night out with teammates

Tragedy has struck Swiss football club FC Granges-Paccot as they mourn the loss of 24-year-old player Jakov Jelkic, whose body was discovered after he went missing in Alicante, Spain. Jelkic had been in the city with his teammates for a tournament. According to reports, Jelkic was last seen leaving a …

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Government considering using revenue from betting for sports development – Kofi Adams

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has disclosed that the government is exploring ways to raise revenue from betting to develop sports in the country. He indicated that the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) promise to establish a sports fund could be achieved by generating funds from lottery and betting. The …

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Pooley died before Nsoatreman scored – Atta Poku reveals details of Nsoatreman incident

Ace broadcast journalist Collins Atta Poku has shared further details about how popular Asante Kotoko fan Nana Pooley lost his life at the Nana Konamansah Park in Nsoatreman on Sunday, February 2, 2025. In an interview with GhanaWeb, Atta Poku revealed that, contrary to reports that Pooley passed away at …

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Kwame Opoku promises more goals for Asante Kotoko in second round

Asante Kotoko striker Kwame Opoku has pledged to deliver even more for the club as the second half of the 2024/25 season approaches. The prolific forward recently rejoined the Porcupine Warriors on a two-and-a-half-year deal after successful spells in Algeria and Morocco. Opoku has already made an impressive impact, netting …

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Sannie Daara lists ten reasons separation of sports ministry from youth ministry is a masterstroke

Former Director of Communications for the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Ibrahim Sannie Daara, has commended President John Dramani Mahama for separating the Ministry of Youth and Sports. According to him, the separation will boost the sports sector with more projects and investments, as more funds will likely be allocated specifically for sports without being …

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Kotoko fan dies after watching club’s win over Gold Stars – Club confirms

Asante Kotoko have confirmed the passing of a staunch fan who tragically died after watching the club’s victory over Bibiani Gold Stars on Friday, December 27, 2024. According to a statement released by the club, the fan, identified as Nicholas Osei Boakye, passed away in a motor accident on his …

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Court grants Samuel Inkoom GH¢100,000 bail in ongoing visa fraud case

Former Ghana defender Samuel Inkoom has been granted bail of GH¢100,000 with two sureties by a court in Accra over allegations of visa fraud. The court, presided over by Mrs. Susana Eduful, stated that each surety must have a minimum monthly income of GH¢5,000. Inkoom has also been directed to …

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Mohammed Salah suffers social media backlash after posting Christmas photo

Liverpool forward Mohammed Salah has stirred up conversations on social media again after sharing a photo of himself and his family in Christmas-themed outfits. On Wednesday, December 25, 2024, Mohammed Salah, who is a Muslim, shared photos of his family celebrating Christmas. Mohammed Salah’s Christmas posts are possibly the most …

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Partey dropped as Otto Addo names Black Stars’ squad for games against Angola and Niger

Arsenal midfielder, Thomas Partey has been dropped from the Black Stars squad for the games against Angola and Niger. Partey’s exclusion and the naming of three local players are the two major calls by Otto Addo in the 25-man squad. Partey and defender Mohammed Salisu are the big misses in …

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Mohammed Kudus banned for 5 matches, fined £60,000 for EPL misconduct

Black Stars forward Mohammed Kudus has been suspended for five matches by the Regulatory Commission of the English Football Association (FA) after being red-carded for a violent incident in West Ham’s match against Tottenham in the league. The statement released by the FA indicated that Kudus acknowledged he did not act …

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